Gyeongju
Gyeongju is steeped in ancient history, and its most recognisable sites are the tumuli or burial mounds of the kings and queens of the Silla Kingdom.
Daegu
Daegu is the fourth largest city in South Korea. It is renowned for its medicine market which dates back to the 16th century.
Seoul
Seoul is perhaps best recognised for its bright lights, modern architecture, and large-scale apartment complexes. Modern street art flourishes……
South Korea
South Korea has a young, raucous, and raw feel to it. However, it also has its fair share of impressive historical palaces, monasteries…
The Mountain Cool in Armenia
A stay in Dilijan was a very good excuse to escape the extreme summer heat and enjoy the mountain cool in Armenia.
Tbilisi – Georgia
Tbilisi – Georgia – is the countries largest city with a history going back more than 1500 years and a population of 1.5 million. From the centre of the city most of the emblematic sights are close at hand. Tbilisi is a rich variety of modern and old, and it has a plentiful selection of…
Georgia Greater Caucasus Mountains
Stepantsminda, known locally as Kazbegi, lies at 1750 metres above sea level and is in the heart of the Georgia Greater Caucasus Mountains.
Entering Georgia
The driving in Georgia is hectic and hair-raising…… As a passenger, the best thing to do is to focus on the magnificent scenery in the distance!
Azerbaijan Greater Caucasus Mountains
It only takes a couple of hours to reach the edge of the Azerbaijan Greater Caucasus Mountains from the desert plains of Baku.
Baku – The Capital City of Azerbaijan
Baku, the capital city of Azerbaijan, is in the envious situation of having many examples of beautifully restored historic buildings as well as an abundance of unusual and playful modern architecture.